THE search for a missing person in Bridport prompted a large police response - including the use of the dog unit

FIREFIGHTERS praised a farmer for his quick reaction after a fire flared up in his barn.

The captain of a historic boat which was wrecked after it ran aground on a west Dorset beach is appealing for help

AN MP says Dorset has been “left waiting at the bus stop while the rest of the country moves ahead” after it was revealed the county will receive the lowest government bus funding allocation in the south‑west over the next four years

A woman with extensive experience in the fashion industry has opened a unique new business in Bridport which is helping to tackle waste and the environment crisis

Construction of the new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital has marked another major milestone

A new Town Crier has been chosen for Bridport

Fire crews tackle more than 380 outdoor fires amid rising pressure in 2026

Try this 3.5-mile walk across Dorset’s Puddletown Heath and Roman Road, discovering the wild landscape that shaped Thomas Hardy’s literary world

Plans to stop paying volunteer coastguards have been scrapped following a backlash from MPs and rescue officers

An uninsured driver has had their car seized in Bridport

First time publicans have said they will carry on fighting after leaving a village pub after nearly two years

A RESIDENT in Long Bredy has told of the moment she saw huge plumes of smoke near to her home as a fire raged on farmland nearby.

Sunny weather is forecast for Bridport and Lyme Regis from 17-20 July, with highs up to 25°C and very high pollen levels. Hay fever sufferers take note.

Officers are appealing for information following the reported theft of a puppy near Bridport

A leisure area that has been the constant target of attacks from yobs is to get extra surveillance in an attempt to crackdown on crime

The release of a highly anticipated epic from director Sir Christopher Nolan are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Under 16s in England will be banned from buying energy drinks from April 2027 as part of new Government legislation

A person has been arrested on suspicion of having a knife on hospital grounds

Part of the coast road has been blocked this afternoon causing delays

Emergency services rushed to Lyme Regis seafront following concerns that someone nearly drowned

Traders in Lyme Regis are losing faith in the town council as it has been discovered that thousands of pounds has been collected from drivers during ‘free’ parking days

People have been warned to take extra care on the coast this weekend as high temperatures continue

A man threatened shop staff with a  broken bottle, it is alleged

King Charles and Queen Camilla are the Hall and Woodhouse Badger Brewery in Blandford Forum today, marking the start of the brewery’s 250th anniversary celebrations

The owner of the oldest culture venues in Bridport has stressed the urgency of securing restorative funds, ensuring its long-term survival for years to come

Planning decisions have been made for properties and sites across west Dorset, including schemes in Bridport, Charmouth, Lyme Regis, and Seaborough.

Villagers which came to the rescue of their beloved village pub are celebrating one year on since it officially reopened

A number of new speed cameras have been installed in west Dorset in a bid to improve road safety in the area

A road in Bridport is set to close for almost three weeks to allow repair works to take place at a local brewery

Plans to improve access and parking at Lyme Regis Guildhall are among the latest applications submitted to Dorset Council.

Officers searching for a missing woman in Dorchester has confirmed she has been found

A traditional street fair with ferret racing, tractors and games is returning to west Dorset this weekend

A secret tunnel believed to be used for smuggling was uncovered in the West Dorset countryside

Inspired by success of their former pupil, Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis has begun work transforming its grounds with a series of botanical garden areas.

A community group is helping to raise money for young people across Bridport with a quiz night for its milestone anniversary

Facilities at West Bay have been targeted by vandals amid ongoing issued of antisocial behaviour across west Dorset

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court for driving while on ketamine, after an emergency police vehicle was unable to pass his car.

A BRIDPORT hotel’s plans for a new customer toilet block, retractable awning, and entrance gates are among the latest planning applications submitted to Dorset Council.

The Lyme Regis and St George's Twinning Association marks its 30th anniversary between the two communities this year.

The family of a teenage motorcyclist who sadly died following a road traffic collision in Bridport have issued a tribute to their loved one

A teenage victim showed immense courage in coming forward to report online sex offences that led to a paedophile being jailed

Police searching for a woman missing in Dorchester are appealing for help and information from the public to find her

A manhunt is still underway to locate a dangerous driver who failed to stop for police and crashed following a chase in west Dorset

A fire service was called out to over 10 incidents over the weekend as emergency services struggle to keep up with the demand of the heatwave

West Bay is gearing up for a free weekend of live music, entertainment and community fundraising next month.

Some parts of the UK are on course to go a month without any rainfall, as heatwave conditions continue.

A teenage motorcyclist seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Bridport has died

A west Dorset town has been put under a hosepipe ban

A 17-year-old boy who allegedly stole a campervan and crashed it on the A35 has been arrested